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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 13 months prior to the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm A170 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm A170

 CX4 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm A170 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the CX4.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and CX4.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $80 $211